The divorce process is stressful enough on its own, but co-parenting with a hostile ex-spouse in the aftermath may seem impossible. Joint custody is usually in the best interest of the child, but it can be a major challenge for feuding parents to handle. While joint...
Advocates want child safety to be a priority in custody cases
Custody cases are often the most contentious aspect of a divorce. When cases involve domestic violence, the stakes can be even higher. After a series of high-profile cases involving child custody and domestic violence, abuse survivors are calling on California courts...
Can nesting work for you?
As divorcing parents, you always want what is best for your child even in this difficult situation. This means setting them up with the tools they need to cope with these changes in their life. One of the best ways you can do this is by ensuring they have the...
How do you create a parallel parenting plan?
As part of your divorce agreement, you and your ex must draft a parallel parenting plan for your shared children. Just as you did not know how to navigate divorce, you also do not know how to create a parenting plan. Healthline explains the process of drafting a...
Can your ex move away with the children without your permission?
Couples with children eventually need to work out custody arrangements if they divorce or break up. In California, state law protects the rights of both parents while centering the best interests of the children in all custody matters. Where you live after the divorce...
Is litigation the only way to sort child custody?
What delays many divorce filings is the idea of a child custody fight. Indeed, often divorcing couples, or those contemplating divorce, talk about waiting until the kids graduate high school before filing. This is because the idea of trying to figure out how to raise...
How can you co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse?
If you are struggling with constant arguments and intrusions from a co-parent, it can cause massive amounts of stress. Not only can this situation frustrate you, but it can also take time away from you parenting your child to the best of your ability. Learning how to...
What should you consider while making your parenting plan?
You and your current spouse agree to divorce, but you have shared children to consider. What should you do to create a parenting plan that supports your children? Psychology Today explores the nuances and considerations that go into drafting a parenting plan....
How can a history of domestic violence affect child custody?
Even though there are many good resources out there that try to prevent it, domestic violence is still too common of a problem in California. Once a parent in the Monterey area has the courage to get out of the cycle of domestic violence, one of her biggest concerns...
What are the different types of visitation arrangements?
A visitation plan creates a plan for how divorcing parents will share time with their children. When a parent has less than half of their time with the child, they have visitation. Because visitation agreements can be different, divorcing parents should understand how...
